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Re: Three Cheers for Triangulation

runasim — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:45:56 -0000

They could filibuster popular legislation but at the risk of losing even more seats in the 2010 election and the power to filibuster anything. "

I hope that works out as predicted. There is a vast swath of conservatives,, however, who believe that giving any ground at all is a betrayal of their principles, Some would rather stale-mate Congress into oblivion than move an inch.

Whether or not that results in losing their seats in elections depends on their constituents. I wonder if some would retain theri seats precisely because they have proved to be immovable. The 'birds of a feather' effect in communities has far-reaching political implications.

Re: Three Cheers for Triangulation

PaulSilver — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:07:31 -0000

They could filibuster popular legislation but at the risk of losing even more seats in the 2010 election and the power to filibuster anything. I would think that moderate Republicans would be anxious to cut deals that respect some of their philosophy and interests.

Re: Three Cheers for Triangulation

ChrisWWW — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:08:22 -0000

That assumes the Republicans wont just filibuster everything--even if the legislation is benign--like they've done so far.